GOODBYE CHAPS!

So, that was it. The tour was over. We met in London before Hank and Carole (known to me affectionately as 'Doris') return to Perth in Western Australia.

It was the longest lunch I’ve ever had, I think! We met at 1pm and the coffees came at around 7pm. Most of it was just friendly banter between old friends.

Some business had to be discussed, however. Firstly, we had to come to a decision on the DVD that was recorded in Cardiff. We all have different ideas on live performances. I personally think that what I did on that night was live (well almost!) and if I made mistakes (which I most certainly did) - then, tough; I believe in the warts and all theory, what you see is what you get. Unless of course it is totally unacceptable. So, this was the basis of our first discussion. The soundtrack was recorded on a system called 'Pro Tools'. Unlike tape, you can move things around and repair errors very easily. We had all listened to the performance and pinpointed the parts that needed some adjustments.

Warren was appointed as musical supervisor as he is familiar with 'Pro-Tools' and knows our history and our sound. As yet, we have not seen the final cut and will not see the finished film until Hank is back home.

Other things that came up in discussion that afternoon included the possibility of saying goodbye to Europe next year. Another tour, another diary!

We all thought it was worth thinking about and in the next few weeks we will consider it in more detail.

I have to say I have had a great tour and enjoyed playing more than ever.

PACKING THE DRUMS AWAY FOR ANOTHER DAY?

I do hope you have enjoyed these journals. I am not a great writer of words, but it would make me happy to know that you have had some small insight into how it was for me to be 'Back on the Road'!